History of Nutrition as a Science PDF

Histo OF NUTRITION AS A SCIENCE ARGIE E. ENCIENZO, RN  Introduction Nutrition as a science is the study of how organisms, pa icularly humans, obtain, process, and utilize nutrients from food to sustain life, promote growth, and maintain health. This eld encompasses various aspe...

Histo OF NUTRITION AS A SCIENCE ARGIE E. ENCIENZO, RN  Introduction Nutrition as a science is the study of how organisms, pa icularly humans, obtain, process, and utilize nutrients from food to sustain life, promote growth, and maintain health. This eld encompasses various aspects, including the biochemical and physiological processes involved in nutrient metabolism, the impact of nutrients on health and disease, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease prevention.  NUTRITION AS science NATURALISTIC ERA (400 BC to 1750 AD) CHEMICAL-ANALYTICAL ERA (1750 -1900) BIOLOGICAL ERA (1900-1955) NATURALISTIC ERA STIC ERA (400 BC TO 1750 AD) HIPPOCRATES (460 GALENUS (129-216 Middle Ages (5th toRenaissance (14th to 17th emphasizing AD the 15th centuries) centuries) Father -370ofBC) Medicine signi cance of food In unced by Renewed interest in in maintaining religious and science and the health philosophical beliefs human body CHEMICAL-ANALYTICAL ERA (1750-1900) Antoine Lavoisier (1743 William Prout (1785 Justus von Liebig Father-1794): of Modern classi -1850) ed foods into (1803-1873) Chemist three groups: In unced by Father of carbohydrates, fats, religious and Nutrition and protein philosophical beliefs  BIOLOGICAL ERA (1900 -1955) Casimir Funk (1912): Coined the ter m "vitamine" (later sho ened to vitamin) Elmer McCollum and Marguerite Davis (1913)- discovered Vit A and B Frederick Gowland Hopkins (1929)- demonstrated the necessity of Vit. for health  CELLULAR OR 01 Cellular AdvancesMetabolism MOLECULAR ERA biology in biochemist and molecular (1955-1980) 02 Enzyme Function Understanding how vitamins and minerals act 03 Hormonal Studies onRegulation how nutrition a ects hormonal regulation  The study of nutrition is interrelated with allied a s and sciences. SCIENCES ANATOMY GENETICS ARTS ANTHROPOLOGY PSYCHIATRY AGRICULTUR HISTOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS PSYCHOLOGY E MEDICINE ECONOMICS CULINARY ARTS BACTERIOLO MICROBIOLO EDUCATION OCCUPATIONAL GY GY HISTORY THERAPY BIOLOGY NURSING LANGUAGES MEAL MANAGEMENT BIOCHEMIST PATHOLOGY COMPUTER FOOD SERVICE RY PHYSICS TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS MANAGMENT CHEMISTRY PHYSIOLOGY PHOTOGRAPHY (FSSM) DENTISTRY  COMMON NUTRITIONAL NURSING DIAGNOSES ROLES OF NURSING IN TNUTRITION CARE 01 Nutritional Assessment: Screening and Evaluation: Nurses are often the rst to assess patients' nutritional status through screenings and evaluations, identifying those at risk for malnutrition or nutrient de ciencies. Anthropometric Measurements: Conduct measurements such as weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI), and skinfold thickness to assess 02 Nutritional nutritional status. Education: Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about the impo ance of nutrition, healthy eating habits, and dieta modi cations needed for speci c health conditions. Dieta Counseling: Provide personalized dieta advice and counseling based on the patient's health status, preferences, and nutritional needs. ROLES OF NURSING IN TNUTRITION CARE 03 Care Planning: Developing Care Plans: Collaborate with dietitians and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive nutrition care plans tailored to individual patients. Setting Goals: Help set realistic and achievable nutritional goals for patients, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed. 04 Monitoring and Evaluation: Ongoing Monitoring: Regularly monitor patients' nutritional intake and status, tracking changes and inte ening as necessa to ensure they meet their nutritional goals. Evaluating Outcomes: Assess the e ectiveness of nutritional inte entions and make necessa adjustments to improve patient outcomes. ROLES OF NURSING IN TNUTRITION CARE 05 Direct Suppo :Nutritional Assisting with Feeding: Help patients with feeding, especially those who are unable to feed themselves due to illness, surge , or disability. Administering Nutritional Therapies: Administer enteral or parenteral nutrition to patients who cannot consume adequate nutrition orally. 06 Advocacy: Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' nutritional needs within the healthcare team, ensuring that nutrition is prioritized in patient care plans. Resource Identi cation: Identify and connect patients with community resources and suppo se ices to assist with nutritional needs, such as food banks and meal programs. ROLES OF NURSING IN TNUTRITION CARE 07 Coordination and Collaboration: Interdisciplina Collaboration: Work closely with dietitians, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive nutritional care. Communication: Ensure e ective communication among the healthcare team regarding patients' nutritional status and care plans. 08 Documentation: Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patients' nutritional assessments, care plans, inte entions, and outcomes. Repo ing Changes: Repo any signi cant changes in patients' nutritional status to the appropriate healthcare team members promptly. ROLES OF NURSING IN TNUTRITION CARE 09 Specialized Nutritional Care: Managing Special Diets: Assist in managing and implementing special diets for patients with speci c conditions such as diabetes, renal disease, or food allergies. Nutrition in Chronic Illness: Provide targeted nutritional suppo and education for patients with chronic illnesses to manage their conditions and 10 Health Promotion: improve quality of life. Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Encourage and suppo healthy lifestyle choices, including balanced diets and regular physical activity, as pa of overall health promotion. Preventive Care: Pa icipate in preventive care initiatives aimed at reducing the risk of nutrition- related diseases through education and community outreach. Thank you! www.reallygreatsite.com